Upon entering the race area, the player discovers that one of the racers is still in the waiting room. Once Mario collects all four of these Power Moons, the race area opens up, allowing Mario and the Shiverians to enter. Mario must help the Shiverians open the entrance to the race area by collecting the four Power Moons located in the rooms around the race area's entrance. When Mario first visits this kingdom, there is a blizzard occurring outside the town area, and the entrance to the Bound Bowl Grand Prix race area is blocked off. By tradition, only the Shiverian Elder is allowed to make this extraordinary confection. Especially renowned is the Frost-Frosted Cake, which is very popular at weddings. Beyond racing, Shiverians are known for elaborate baked goods.

Only Shiverians are allowed to participate, but when you watch a race, you COULD participate. The sporting event is the Bound Bowl Grand Prix. When the weather is clear, you might spot a few animals making the best of the cold. Despite the cold, the huge excavated settlement beneath the ice is famous for its warm hospitality, and on clear days, the view can't be matched. Stay alert, one bad step can drop you into the dangerously frigid sea.

The land of Shiveria is a world of ice and snow that freezes the body, but dazzles the eyes.